Put Yourself On The Map FAQs

Have you got a few Put Yourself On The Map related questions? Here’s a bunch of answers to get you started!

What’s the entry post topic?The best three family friendly things to do in your corner of Australia.

Where do I post my entry?
Post on your preferred platform, the one you spend most of your time on, where your followers come to interact with you. For bloggers, that’s your blog. For Instagrammers, Instagram. You get the picture. Great.

How long should my entry post be?
It’s up to you – it’s on your platform, so make sure it’s suitable for your readership – you know best.

How do I submit my entry?
Hashtag it #ShareAustralia – or promote your post on social media with the #shareAustralia and #voicesof2015 tags. Then head here to submit your post’s link to our editorial team.

How long are entries open?
You can submit entries from Monday 15 June to Wednesday 8 July.

How will Put Yourself On The Map entries be judged?
Our editorial team will be judging entries based on the following criteria:

The highest scoring 20 will become finalists (in the running for major prize) and be commissioned to expand their piece for publication on Kidspot.

Do finalists receive payment for their posts?
Yes. Kidspot will pay each finalist $200 for their commissioned post. Please be sure you have an ABN to make invoicing us a seamless process.

What if I am one of the 20 finalists?
Finalists will be commissioned for their Top 20 post on Monday 13 July.
Completed posts will be due on Friday 24 July.
Posts will begin publication on Kidspot week commencing 3 August and be published until Friday 2 October.

How many times can I enter?
Enter as many times as you like – just be sure that your best three things are different each time – use the #voicesof2015 and #shareAustralia tags – and submit your entry HERE.

How will the major prize winner be decided?
The Kidspot judging team will decide the major prize winner from the 20 Put Yourself On The Map finalist posts.

What is the major prize again?
Put Yourself On The Map major prize – $3000 Flight Centre voucher

What if I change my mind and don’t want to be a finalist after all?
We’ll give your place to the next highest scoring entry.

What if I can’t make the deadline?
Entrants must adhere to all deadlines.

Anything else I need to know?
Your work must be your own. All images, video and words must be yours.